hok6 saang1 go1學生哥学生哥
Jyutpinghok6 saang1 go1
Yalehohk sāang gō
Definition
An affectionate term for a student, especially a young male student.
colloquialpeopleschool
How it's used
Carries a slightly nostalgic or affectionate tone, often used by older generations to address or refer to young men in school uniforms. While it technically refers to students, it is rarely used in formal settings like school announcements or official documents. It implies a sense of youthfulness and sometimes a hint of gentle advice or patronizing concern.
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go3個goExamples
Students, remember to go home after school.
You are still a student, don't follow others and gamble.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to address female students, as the suffix 哥 specifically denotes a male. For a gender-neutral or female-specific term, simply use 學生 or refer to them by name.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.



